Township of Millcreek, PA Article X Inspections of Stormwater Management Controls

§ 116-42 Construction inspections.

A. The Township Engineer or a designated representative of the municipality shall inspect the construction of the temporary and permanent stormwater management system for the development site. The permittee shall provide to the Township Engineer and the engineer retained to conduct stormwater management plan reviews and inspections written notice of intention to commence work to be received at least 48 hours prior to commencement of construction, and the permittee shall thereafter keep the Township Engineer and retained engineer apprised of the permittee's progress and schedule of work.

B. If there are deficiencies in any phase, the Township Engineer shall issue a written description of the required corrections and stipulate the time by which they must be made. The Township shall have authority to direct performance of work deemed necessary to protect downstream properties during the course of development activity.

C. If during construction, the contractor or permittee identifies any site condition, such as subsurface soil conditions, alterations in surface or subsurface drainage which could affect the feasibility of the approved stormwater facilities, he/she shall notify the Township Engineer within 24 hours of the discovery of such condition and request a field inspection. The Township Engineer shall determine if the condition requires a stormwater plan modification.

D. In cases where stormwater facilities are to be installed in areas of landslide-prone soils or other special site conditions exist, the Township may require special precautions such as soil tests and core borings, full-time inspectors and/or similar measures. All costs of any such measures shall be borne by the permittee.

E. All inspections shall be conducted by the engineer responsible for review and certification of such plan, or his or her designee.

F. Where stormwater facilities are to be dedicated to and accepted by the Township, the engineer shall conduct such inspections as are required to enable the engineer to certify to the Board of Supervisors, prior to the Board's acceptance of the facilities and/or reduction or release of security pertinent to their construction or integrity, that such facilities have been constructed in full conformity with this chapter and the approved stormwater management plan.

§ 116-43 Schedule of inspections.

A. PaDEP or its designees normally ensure compliance with any permits issued, including those for stormwater management. In addition to PaDEP compliance programs, the Township will inspect all phases of the installation of temporary or permanent stormwater management facilities in accordance with § 116-42.

B. During any stage of earth disturbance activities, if the Township determines that the stormwater management facilities are not being installed in accordance with the approved SWM site plan, the Township may suspend or revoke any existing permits or approvals until a revised SWM site plan is submitted and approved as specified in this chapter.

C. Stormwater BMPs shall be inspected by the landowner or the landowner's designee according to the inspection schedule described on the SWM site plan for each BMP.

(1) The Township may require submission of copies of the inspection reports, in a form as required by the Township.

(2) If such inspections are not conducted or inspection reports are not submitted as scheduled, the Township, or its designee, may conduct such inspections and charge the owner appropriate fees as established by the Board of Supervisors. Nonpayment of such fees may result in a lien against the subject property.

(3) Prior to conducting a scheduled inspection, the Township may inform the owner of its intent to conduct an inspection, but is not required to do so.

§ 116-44 Right of entry.

A. Upon presentation of proper credentials, duly authorized representatives of the Township, at reasonable times, may enter upon any property within Millcreek Township to inspect the implementation, condition, operation or maintenance of the stormwater BMPs in regard to any aspect governed by this chapter.

B. Stormwater BMP owners and operators shall allow Township representatives ready access to all parts of the premises for the purposes of determining compliance with this chapter.